May, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

City of Urbana Building Safety Code Board of Appeals met May 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 3, 2024

City of Urbana Building Safety Code Board of Appeals met 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

Vermilion County median home valuation prices rose by 28% in Q1

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Vermilion County rose by $17,500, while total sales decreased by 1.9%.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Ford County in April compared to previous month

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Ford County in April remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Ford County collects $5,017 in County Sales Tax in February

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

In February, Ford County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Champaign County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Champaign County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Champaign County collects $1,611 in County Automobile Renting Tax in February

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

In February, Champaign County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

8 coaches at institution in Vermilion County earned $14,989 on average in 2022

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Danville Area Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Vermilion County, was $14,989, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

School administrators earns 79.4% more on average than teachers in Oakwood Community Unit School District 76 in 2021-22 school year

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Oakwood Community Unit School District 76 was $79,214 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,147, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Champaign Celebrates Arbor Day

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The City of Champaign marked Arbor Day 2024 by planting two trees with students from Robeson Elementary School. The event took place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 1 – 2 p.m., as a rescheduled activity due to unfavorable weather conditions on Arbor Day, April 26.Public Works Forestry staff joined hands with the enthusiastic students to plant the trees, showcasing a commitment to environmental sustainability and community involvement.Furthermore, the City of Champaign proudly commemorates its 39th anniversary as a member of the prestigious Tree City USA Program. Both the...

Illinois men's tennis set for NCAA Tournament clash with Toledo

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

Illinois men's tennis is preparing to face Toledo in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The match is scheduled for Friday, May 3, at 12 p.m. CT at the Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky.

City of Champaign Invites Bids for 2024 Pavement Marking Project

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

The City of Champaign has announced that it is currently accepting bids for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project for the Public Works Department. Interested parties are encouraged to request bid documents directly from the city.In a statement, the City of Champaign emphasized the importance of this project by stating, "The City of Champaign is accepting bids for the 2024 Pavement Marking Project for the Public Works Department. Request Bid Documents Here."This project falls under the categories of Bids and RFPs and is part of the city's ongoing efforts to maintain and...

Illinois basketball adds graduate transfer Ben Humrichous

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

Head Coach Brad Underwood has announced that Ben Humrichous will join the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball program as a graduate transfer. Humrichous, a forward standing 6-foot-9 and weighing 220 pounds, hails from Tipton, Indiana. He spent three seasons at NAIA Huntington University before transitioning to NCAA Division I last season with Evansville. There, he quickly made his mark on the Purple Aces team.

Sophomore McKenna Schaefbauer leads Fighting Illini into Big Ten quarterfinals

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

McKenna Schaefbauer, a sophomore at the University of Illinois, showcased her skills at the Big Ten Women's Tennis Championship held at the Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Schaefbauer played a pivotal role in leading the Fighting Illini to the quarterfinals for the 16th time since 2008.

Illinois baseball hosts Ohio State for Big Ten showdown

By Chambana Sun | May 2, 2024

Illinois baseball is set to face Ohio State in a three-game series at Illinois Field from May 3-5, continuing their seven-game homestand. The series marks the first meeting between these teams in Champaign since 2018. Illinois recently secured a significant win over Indiana State with a 21-11 scoreline.